GoaMiles set to expand business to Pune and Mumbai
GoaMiles, the app-based taxi operator has decided to expand its taxi service to Mumbai and Pune from January 2021. Director of Operations (GoaMiles) Parashar Pai Khot said that the firm will continue to look for Goa-based drivers in the neighbouring metros, too.
Pai Khot said that roughly 500-700 jobs will be open and they are also contemplating to advertise in the Maharashtra newspaper seeking drivers. Their preference will be Goans who are living there and could apply for jobs with them in Mumbai and Pune. The operations in the two neighbouring metros will be handled from Goa, as per Pai Khot. Locals will be hired to work in the back office and call centre.
A graphic designing team and software personnel will also be appointed.
Presently, travelers going outside the State have the option of booking a GoaMiles taxi. With their operations starting in two cities, visitors travelling to Goa by road will also be able to book the service from the two cities
Hemant Kaul invests in VANS Skilling and Advisory
A financial services veteran, Hemant Kaul has invested an undisclosed amount in VANS Skilling and Advisory, founded by ex-senior advisor at OLA Dr. Srinivas Chunduru.
Kaul was part of the initial startup team of UTI Bank (Axis Bank), and was instrumental in setting up its retail banking function. He was the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Bajaj Allianz General Insurance until 2012. He is presently on the board of OLA Financial Services.
Vans Skilling and Advisory, a platform for interim CXO services with eco system of products and B-school network, has recently closed a pre-series A round, attracting investors like Sujan Sinha, former MD and CEO of Shriram Housing finance, Sandeep Divakaran former CEO of OLA Fleet Technologies and many CXOs from several leading companies and partners from leading consulting companies as investors.
“Post Covid, we see a huge opportunity across organisations to be agile, cost focused and capabilities centric. With a unique model of a platform approach of Interim CXO coupled with a complete eco system of indigenously build products and B schools, VANS team is passionately driving the shift and are uniquely poised to cater to the entire value chain,” said Kaul about Vans Skilling and Advisory
SKAL INTERNATIONAL GOA BAGS THE ‘SKAL CLUB OF THE YEAR 2020’ AWARD
The 81st Skal World Congress was held as a virtual Zoom AGM meet recently where Skal International Goa (691) was announced as the ‘Best of the Best Winning Skal Club of The Year 2020’ amongst 350 + Clubs in 87 countries across the world.
The voting for the Award was made up of two parts – votes from each Club (60%) and votes from the Executive Committee Judges’ Panel (40%).
The Clubs receiving the most votes is named as ‘Skal Club of the Year’ and receives the Michael O’Flynn Perpetual Trophy, as well as a free double registration for the 2021 Skal World Congress. The announcement made at the World Congress made it a proud moment for Skal International Goa (691) and India, as well.
Sk. Mario Sequeira was named for President’s Special Recognition Award by Skal International for his services to Skal International India. Skal International Goa (691) has also received the Gold Award for Net Membership Increase in 2019. The Club has increased its membership by 26% since last year and continues to grow with quality membership.
Commenting on the Awards President Sk. Ernest Dias said “The entire team of the Executive Committee has worked tirelessly towards a well-defined goal of obtaining the ‘Skal Club of the Year Award’. It is indeed a proud moment for us all at Skal Goa and I am indeed blessed to lead this active and vibrant Club.
The Club certainly has a proactive Executive Committee who does not mind going the extra mile to achieve great things for the Club & our members. All their hard work has paid off and we have great plans for the future.”
“Our events are growing even more popular and with an eye for details and event excellence we along with our sponsors provide must attend events each and every month. Care for our members and society is paramount. They are our Skalleagues and Friends and we work with Oneness and Unity for the betterment of Tourism in Goa / India / World” added Dias. Skål International Goa (691) is also the proud recipient of Skål Club of the Year 2020 and Young Skål Club of the year 2020 for the Skål Asian Area Region
Crown Goa: Crowning Glory of Panaji
The Crown Goa is a boutique hotel situated on a historic hillock in the centre of Panjim. With two amazing restaurants for dining, the food at Crown Goa is bound to tingle all kind of taste buds. The poolside Hanging Garden Restaurant serves barbeque and Indian dishes with amazing river views. It’s an ideal place to enjoy some drinks and bites as you watch the sun go down behind the Mandovi or catch the city lights with cruises and casino ships adding to the charm at night, with their vibrant presence.
Harbour Cafe serves Italian, Goan, Continental and Indian cuisines. Savour the delicacies with probably one of the best spots to enjoy a magnificent view of the Atal Setu Bridge. Crown Goa also offers banqueting services and is perfect to organize meetings, conferences, parties and weddings. They have a regal room, a river front banquet and the pool side available for hosting events and gatherings. The banquets are equipped with professional essentials required for conference and seminar needs and makes for a great choice to organize events.
During these times of uncertainty with the progression of the COVID-19 outbreak, The Crown Goa assures you that your safety and comfort remain their top priority. The Crown Goa is now open with reinforced work procedures, mandated hygiene and cleaning standards for all rooms and public areas.
In this challenging environment and beyond, the hotel has adopted a holistic approach and continues to review processes and procedures to ensure that all areas meet their stakeholders’ needs in real time. Commitment to safety and well-being of guests and employees is of utmost priority
